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Subject: Re: The joy of Democracy
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Peter Flass wrote:
> rbowman <bowman@montana.com> wrote:
>> On Fri, 4 Oct 2024 20:26:12 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:
>>
>>> Ranked-choice is technically not “proportional representation”, but it
>>> does have a lot of the same effect. And it might be a better fit for
>>> places (like the US) where individuals matter more than parties.
>>
>> A couple of initiatives are on the ballot in this state that might lead to
>> a ranked choice system. One is a 'top four' open primary and the other is
>> a requirement for a majority rather than a plurality.
>>
>> It's somewhat controversial on both sides. In many parts of the state 'top
>> four' becomes a de facto Republican primary which isn't quite what the
>> supporters envision.
>>
>> It will be interesting. The Democrats tried to get the Greens thrown off
>> the ballot. Not very democratic of them, is it?
>>
> 
> Everybody complains about rigging when they’re the ones getting cut out,
> but then, if they get the chance, turn around and do it to everybody else.
> 

Given that Ralph Nader's candidacy in 2000 had a lot to do with Dubya 
being elected, I can understand it.  When did a third-party candidate 
last win?  The last one who got anywhere at all was Ross Perot and the 
major effect of his candidacy was to let Bill Clinton through to defeat 
Dubya's Daddy.